Edcamp

Edcamp by:Brianne Boyk

Definition: Edcamp is a form of unconference designed specifically for teachers and their needs.

Explanation:

Unlike traditional conferences which have schedules set months in advance by the people running the conference, Edcamp has an agenda that’s created by the participants at the start of the event. Instead of one person standing in front of the room talking for an hour, people are encouraged to have discussions and hands-on sessions. Sponsors don’t have their own special sessions or tables, all of the space and time are reserved for the things the people there want to talk about. People could pay hundreds of dollars to attend another conference, or they could go to Edcamp for free. Built on principles of connected and participatory learning, Edcamp strives to bring teachers together to talk about the things that matter most to them: their interests, passions, and questions. Teachers who attend Edcamp can choose to lead sessions on those things that matter, with an expectation that the people in the room will work together to build understanding by sharing their own knowledge and questions.

Annotated Web-based Resources

[] I chose EdcampSTEAM because it is an unconference for k-12 educators who are exploring the intersection of Science, Techonology, Engineering, and the Arts and Math. Here you can explore what EdcampSTEAM is all about. When and Where you can attend an unconference, organizers, sponsors, and contact information.

[] This website is a great website to learn a little bit more about Edcamp and what it is. This website even teaches you how to organize your own Edcamp Unconference. [|http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/09/register-now-for-edcamp-online.html#.Ulq4wdKsiSo] This website is an online Edcamp! How cool is that! It is the first ever online Edcamp!

